In the interest of safe skies, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) promotes flight communication in one standardized language. It’s called Aviation English. Since the 1940s English has been the primary language of communication in aviation. But over the years, as air travel increased exponentially, the lack of a required, standardized English for the industry became increasingly… Read More The Universal Aviation Language: English
It goes without saying that 2020 scrambled global business expectations and patterns. Different industries fared differently, and some companies suffered while others flourished. Global Sales Manager Jaroslava Ouzka answers questions about the pandemic year in review. How did our staff and our clients handle the challenges? What does Jaroslava see ahead in 2021? Did you… Read More Global Sales Manager Jaroslava Ouzká Evaluates 2020
If you’ve hesitated to take your products into unknown markets, you may have been acting on good instincts. Until you understand the people you intend to sell to, your marketing efforts can be more than a waste of time and money – they can alienate customers by making them feel you don’t know who they… Read More Translating Valuable Market Data
Language is the primary medium humans use to capture and share what we experience. Translation is the art of carrying a message created in one language to the speakers of another language. Language and translation knit humans around the world together for a myriad of causes. But what about the world itself? “Ecolinguistics” refers today… Read More Ecolinguistics, Translation, and Planet Earth
Linguistic diversity is a defining feature of the nation that’s poised to edge out the US as the second largest economy in the world: India. One of the most long-lasting investments you can make for your business in this thriving market is product localization for some of those languages. However, it must be well-informed and… Read More Localization in India – Five Major Considerations
Remote work has been steadily the fastest growing sector of employment. According to the Global Remote Working data, the global force is spending less time in the office and more time working remotely, with a 62% average of global companies offering a flexible workspace policy. Recent events have increased the number of people working from… Read More 6 Essential Tips to Work Remotely
The following advice is based on recommendations by Translators Without Borders, whose members are currently engaged around the world in translation and interpreting for COVID-19 related needs. Plain language writing is often a good choice for translations, or for texts that are likely to be translated. This is especially true during an emergency. Plain language… Read More Cut Confusion, Use Plain Language
In this current situation, even if deep inside we know, that at some point we will all get through it, the pressure is at an all-time high. Whilst in lockdown, there are few opportunities to blow off steam, making it harder for us to enjoy our precious life. Stress is the body’s natural response to… Read More Breathe -Exercise- Create De-stress
When you need interpreting assistance, but there are obstacles to travel, consider the five benefits of VRI. Refined technology and smooth procedures make it a powerful, sophisticated tool that may be just what you need. Here’s why. 1. Immediate Access Quick set-up by our experts leaves the connection and software issues to us. Any communication, anywhere… Read More Five Reasons to Use Video Remote Interpreting (VRI)
Again this year, Skrivanek’s place is secure on the prestigious Nimdzi Top 100 list of Language Service Providers. Always expanding our areas of expertise, and optimizing the effectiveness of both our technology and our human talent, Skrivanek’s growth continues. Nimdzi identifies LSPs with annual revenue of USD 10 million, using in-country experts to help gather all relevant data.… Read More We are in the Nimdzi 100 ranking of the largest Language Services Providers in the world
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